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Presiding officer in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Presiding officer” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.

What does “Presiding officer” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Presiding officer" means the presiding officer of the Judicial Council. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-10a-1)

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